When the Orioles debuted the Bird Bath Splash Zone in mid-May, the crew additionally unveiled a brand new mascot: “Mr. Splash,” a hose-wielding, flamingo floaty-wearing hype man.
But his identification has remained a thriller, his voice seemingly distorted and face obscured in a uncommon — and dramatic — video shared by the Orioles quickly after his conception.
Since then, Mr. Splash’s job has been handed off on two events, to Orioles alum Adam Jones, who turned “Captain Splash” on the finish of July; and to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who played “Governor Splash” throughout ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” broadcast quickly after.
But the Orioles haven’t tapped out the pool of celebrities match to turn into Mr. (or Ms.) Splash. Here’s a roster that will make waves within the Splash Zone.
1. John Waters
Eligibility to turn into a visitor splasher is in filmmaker John Waters’ title. Sports isn’t his traditional “field,” mentioned Waters, the 77-year-old Baltimorean beloved for movies together with “Pink Flamingos” and “Hairspray” — however he’d actually convey aptitude to the artwork of hosing down ecstatic Orioles followers.
2. Jada Pinkett Smith
Actress and Baltimore native Jada Pinkett Smith, 51, has tackled troublesome matters because the co-host of speak present “Red Table Talk” and is publishing a brand new memoir in October. In the Splash Zone, she’d flip the gendered function of Mr. Splash on its head.
3. Lamar Jackson
Who says the Bird Bath’s for the Orioles solely? Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, 26, threw out a ceremonial first pitch at an Orioles recreation in 2019 and has had an “affinity for the team” ever since, a Ravens spokesperson mentioned. Maybe turning into a visitor splasher is his subsequent play.
4. Cal Ripken Jr.
To many, Orioles alum Cal Ripken Jr., 63, will all the time be the “Iron Man,” recognized for taking part in in 2,632 consecutive video games. Bird Bath followers is likely to be keen to name him “Iron Splash,” if he’s as dependable with the hose.
5. Nancy Pelosi
U.S. Rep. and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, 83, is a Baltimore native and her late father, former Baltimore Mayor Thomas D’Alesandro Jr., introduced the Orioles to town. What higher means for a frontrunner to point out her assist than taking a flip commanding the Bird Bath?
6. Keivonn Woodard
Not many individuals can say they threw out the ceremonial first pitch at their first Orioles recreation — however that’s precisely what “The Last of Us” actor Keivonn Woodard, 10, did in late August. Landing the function of visitor splasher can be “good luck,” mentioned Woodard, a Bowie resident.
7. Josh Charles
Baltimore-born actor Josh Charles, 51, who earned two Emmy nominations for his function in “The Good Wife,” ceaselessly shows his love for the Orioles, together with on the SAG-AFTRA picket line, the place he recently wore an instantly recognizable hat. Why not take a starring function within the Bird Bath?
8. Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky
If any Marylander is aware of their means round water, it’s Baltimore’s personal Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, 38. In a Splash Zone relay with Bethesda-raised Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky, 26, the pair would do way over merely keep afloat.
9. Brandon Scott
Camden Yards is Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s “favorite place in the city,” he mentioned, as a result of “everyone knows I bleed Orange and Black.” Scott, 39, promised he would convey “Park Heights Baltimore Mayoral Flavor” to the Bird Bath as a visitor splasher.
10. Joan Jett
Fans heard the voice of “I Love Rock ‘N Roll” singer Joan Jett, 64, from the Orioles’ broadcast sales space through the crew’s Aug. 28 recreation in opposition to the Chicago White Sox, and he or she additionally photobombed the crew photograph that day. Splashing followers within the Bird Bath, she’d undoubtedly convey star energy.
Bonus: “Fancy Clancy”
Baltimore’s “Fancy Clancy” aka Clarence Haskett, 64, began promoting sodas and snacks throughout Orioles video games as an adolescent. Nowadays, he usually sells beer on the primary base facet of the stadium. “That’s when I’m making money,” he mentioned, but when requested to take a short flip within the Bird Bath, “I can run over there and splash some people.”
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Source: www.bostonherald.com